3/23/2021
Topic:
Students with Disabilities
Angela Nass
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Think of a music student with a disability you have now, or have had in the past. Identify their disability. Describe the way in which their disability affected their music learning. Describe at least one or more ways you successfully accommodated or modified instruction for this student. Share your response in the threaded discussion.
I have had a student with Asperger's Syndrome. This student had difficulty keeping up with the group, but wanted to play and fit in better with the group. I had the entire class play pass-off's on lines in their books, or on different sections of the music. During the pass-off's, I worked with each student individually and helped them as needed. This allowed for my student who had Asperger's to receive individualized help without drawing unnecessary attention to him. He was eventually able to successfully play with the full ensemble. |
3/23/2021
Topic:
Students with Disabilities
Angela Nass
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*Describe an example of adapted assessment you have successfully used in the Fine Arts classroom for students with disabilities.
I use the "pass-off" system. I allow time during each class for students to individually play lines in their books or sections of their music while other students practice. Allowing other students to practice during pass-off time, keeps the attention off of the student playing the pass-off so they do not feel self-conscious. Student receive a short private lesson each time they play a pass-off. I allow students to learn at their own pace, and grade them according to their personal improvement. This method has been successful with all of my students. |